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Recent blogs

BCC Open Committe Meeting

The minutes are now available from the recent BCC Open Committee meeting held here on 17th August:

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Christmas 2019

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Gillian Macklow (11/05/1942 – 04/08/2019)

We are sad to announce the death of Gillian Macklow. Gillian was introduced to Othona in 1971 by her uncle, Graham Whibley, who was a friend of Norman Motley. Gill loved Othona and brought all her... Read More

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Upcoming Events

Harvest Working Weekend

Fri 11 Oct — Sun 13 Oct 2019
Join us for a weekend of harvesting seasonal fruits, juice making and many other practical tasks.

The Art of Pilgrimage

Fri 18 Oct — Sun 20 Oct 2019
A time of retreat, input, learning, sharing, reflection, activities and discussions together

October Half Term Activity Week

Mon 28 Oct — Fri 1 Nov 2019
Half Term Bargain Break

Fireworks Weekend

Fri 1 Nov — Sun 3 Nov 2019
Join us for the weekend of Bonfire Night

Winter Watch

Mon 11 Nov — Thu 14 Nov 2019
Bird and wildlife watching with experts from the Essex wildlife trust